Nepal Issues Flood Warnings as Heavy Rains Hit Western Districts

UPDATE - follow-up to World News Today Live Updates: Trump says 'Islam wanting to take over' amid mass student protests in France: Nepal authorities issued flood warnings for western districts after parts of the country received heavy rainfall. The Flood Early Warning System recorded 84.4 mm of rain in just three hours at the Simalpani water measurement centre in Arghakhanchi district. Officials warned that water levels could rise sharply in small rivers across Arghakhanchi and surrounding regions.

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Heavy monsoon and post-monsoon rains frequently trigger flash floods and landslides in Nepal's mountainous terrain. The country is still dealing with the aftermath of severe flooding earlier in the season that displaced thousands.